I went to the beer store and asked for Roasted Barley unmalted. They gave me Flaked Barley Unmalted. I have already brewed the beer and was looking over the recipe. I believe I was supposed to use Roasted Barley Unmalted NOT Flaked. What are the taste differences? Below was my recipe.

I went to the beer store and asked for Roasted Barley unmalted. They gave me Flaked Barley Unmalted. I have already brewed the beer and was looking over the recipe. I believe I was supposed to use Roasted Barley Unmalted NOT Flaked. What are the taste differences? Below was my recipe.

Any suggestions on fixing? I dont think there is much hope. Should I do a mini BIAB, and add to it..... Or just see how it turns out, and make another batch.

I think you'll get a drinkable beer out of this- just not the roastiness you were planning. I'd just keep this as is, and drink it. You've got an English style ale there, and I think it'll be good. It just won't be a Smithwick's clone.

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